My family is obsessed with Nutella and it’s creamy chocolate hazelnut goodness. I remember having it in high school YEARS before it became a national obsession when a foreign exchange student from Germany brought it to my second-year German class to share with us. Obviously I had to make a Nutella-inspired cheesecake, complete with Ferrero Rocher balls on top. You can never have enough chocolate hazelnut in your life. The Nutella cheesecake combines the best of two worlds: the rich, creamy texture of a chocolate cheesecake with the irresistible flavor of a Nutella chocolate ganache! The buttery Oreo crust adds an extra layer of decadence that’s hard to beat. For more amazing recipes that feature Nutella, check out my Nutella Swirls Banana Bread, Nutella Swirl Ice Cream, Nutella Magic Shell for Ice Cream, Chocolate Nutella Sandwich Cookies, and Gooey Swirled Nutella Brownies!
Why We Love This Recipe
This Nutella Cheesecake offers a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and rich Nutella flavor, making it a delight for Nutella lovers! Using Oreo cookies for the crust adds an extra layer of decadence and complements the Nutella filling perfectly! If you want to go the extra mile, you can even make your own homemade Nutella to use in this recipe.
What You’ll Need
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Crushed Oreo Cookies – Form the base of the crust, providing a rich and chocolatey foundation. Salted Butter, Melted – Binds the Oreo crumbs together to form a cohesive crust. Cream Cheese – The main component of the cheesecake filling, providing a smooth and creamy texture. Granulated Sugar – Adds sweetness to balance the tanginess of the cream cheese. Sour Cream – Enhances the creaminess and adds a slight tang to the filling. Nutella – The star ingredient, giving the cheesecake its distinctive hazelnut and chocolate flavor. If you’d like to make your own from scratch, check out my Homemade Nutella recipe! Cornstarch – Helps to stabilize the cheesecake filling. Large Eggs – Bind the ingredients together and give structure to the cheesecake. Semisweet Chocolate, Chopped – Used for the ganache topping, adding richness and depth of flavor. Heavy Cream – Adds richness to both the cheesecake filling and the ganache topping. Chocolate Whipped Cream – For decorating the top of the cheesecake. Ferrero Rocher Candies – Garnish the cheesecake, adding an elegant and delicious touch.
How to Make Nutella Cheesecake
Tips for Success
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent incorporating too much air, which can cause cracks. Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to maintain even baking and prevent cracks. Let the cheesecake cool gradually by turning off the oven and leaving the door slightly open.
Substitutions and Variations
Crushed Oreo Cookies can be replaced with graham cracker crumbs for a different crust flavor. Unsalted butter can be used instead of salted butter, just add a pinch of salt to the crust mixture. You can substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor. Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative to sour cream. Any chocolate hazelnut spread can be used if Nutella is not available. If you’d like to make your own from scratch, check out my Homemade Nutella recipe! Milk chocolate or dark chocolate can be used in place of semisweet chocolate for the ganache, depending on your preference. Ferrero Rocher Candies can be substituted with any chocolate truffles or chopped hazelnuts for garnish.
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